Bladder Problems

Wetting the bed affects many young people, although it usually disappears over time. No matter when it happens or how often it happens, incontinence causes great distress. That’s why it is important to understand that occasional incontinence is a normal part of growing up and that treatment is available for most children who have difficulty controlling their bladders. Urinary Incontinence in Children is a free publication that looks at the causes of daytime and nighttime incontinence and describes treatments available and additional resources. For your copy, contact National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 3 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892; 301-654-4415; {www.niddk.nih.gov}.